Total enrollment
4,713
+475 (+11%) vs SY 2017-18
Van Wert County
Ohio · Public K-12
Public schools in Van Wert County, Ohio total 14, with combined enrollment of about 4,713 students against a county population of 28,826. That breaks down as 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high.
7-year change in Van Wert County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
14
+3 (+27%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 91%
% Hispanic
6%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
14
5 districts
Enrollment
4,713
NCES CCD
Median income
$67,917
Below Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
66.5%
Above Ohio avg
Elementary
6
2,016 students
Middle
3
842 students
High
5
1,855 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Van Wert City
1,943 students · 5 districts in Van Wert County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Van Wert County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
17.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.4%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.0% under 18
Test scores in Van Wert County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Ohio state average: 59.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Crestview Elementary School· 84.1%
- Crestview Middle School· 81.1%
- Lincolnview Jr/Sr High School· 79.1%
- Crestview High School· 76.9%
- Lincolnview Elementary School· 73.2%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Van Wert High School· 50.7%
- Van Wert Middle School· 56.2%
- Van Wert Elementary School· 62.6%
- Jefferson High School· 69.2%
- Jefferson Middle School· 72.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Wert Elementary School | Van Wert | Elementary | 01-05 | 692 | · |
| Van Wert High School | Van Wert | High | 09-12 | 509 | · |
| Vantage Career Center | Van Wert | High | 09-12 | 489 | · |
| Lincolnview Elementary School | Van Wert | Elementary | KG-06 | 426 | · |
| Van Wert Middle School | Van Wert | Middle | 06-08 | 399 | · |
| Lincolnview Jr/Sr High School | Van Wert | High | 07-12 | 343 | · |
| Van Wert Early Childhood Center | Van Wert | Elementary | PK-KG | 343 | · |
| Crestview Elementary School | Convoy | Elementary | KG-05 | 337 | · |
| Jefferson High School | Delphos | High | 06-12 | 265 | · |
| Crestview High School | Convoy | High | 09-12 | 249 | · |
| Jefferson Middle School | Delphos | Middle | 03-08 | 248 | · |
| Crestview Middle School | Convoy | Middle | 06-08 | 195 | · |
| Crestview Early Childhood Center | Convoy | Elementary | PK-KG | 158 | · |
| Delphos City Schools (Preschool) | Delphos | Elementary | PK-PK | 60 | · |
Cities in Van Wert County
About Van Wert County
Van Wert County is a sparse Ohio county of about 28,826 residents, home to 14 public schools and roughly 4,713 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $67,917 a year, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%.
Looking at the level breakdown, Van Wert County is made up of 6 elementary schools (2,016 students), 3 middle schools (842), and 5 high schools (1,855).
Van Wert City dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,943 students on its own.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Van Wert County has climbed 11% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,238 students to 4,713. Over that span, Van Wert County added 3 schools, going from 11 to 14.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Van Wert County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
Van Wert County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data